Operations & Governance Officer

Operations & Governance Officer, Clerk Grade 7-8
Temporary Part-time for up to 4 years
3 days/week (parental leave job share)
We are seeking an Operations & Governance Officer to provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Director, Office of the Chief Executive, and members of the Executive team in support of the operations and governance functions of the Museum, including the secretariat for the Trust and Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee, ensuring all administrative, operational and governance matters are prioritised.
This role works with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive and manages all projects/initiatives as assigned. The role is a key public-facing role representing the Office of the Chief Executive.
About Powerhouse
Through the renewal and across its platforms, Powerhouse will redefine museums in the 21st century by renegotiating the terms of engagement with communities, radically returning to and reckoning with its legacy as a museum of industry and fortifying its vital role in the cultural and economic ecosystems of NSW, Australia and the world. In 2023, the Powerhouse, one of Australia’s oldest and most important cultural institutions, continues the delivery of its renewal program across its five platforms, Powerhouse Parramatta, Powerhouse Ultimo, Powerhouse Castle Hill, Sydney Observatory and Powerhouse Digital, our space to tell stories and provide new levels of access to the Powerhouse Collection of over 500,000 objects. To find out more, take a tour through
NOTE: The occupant will be required to work and support activities across all Powerhouse locations.
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Enquiries: jeremy.kelshaw@powerhouse.com.au
To Apply: Please submit a CV and Cover letter through the site
This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in regional locations.